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Lovely village house with private pool, terraces and mountain views

Casa Eladio is a traditional village house in Pinos del Valle, a quiet village set among orange and lemon orchards in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The excellent road network provides access within half an hour to the Alpujarras, the Costa Tropical and the fascinating city of Granada with the beautiful Alhambra palace, built by the last Moorish rulers in Spain. Modernised and fully equipped to a high standard, the house retains original features such as beamed ceilings and wooden shutters and is decorated in a traditional style. The kitchen/dining room leads directly onto a walled patio and private swimming pool. Further outside space is available on a first floor balcony and a large roof terrace, both offering pretty views across the village to the mountains beyond. The comfortable sitting room is equipped with a wood burning stove for winter use.

The house is 40 minutes from Granada airport and 90 minutes from Málaga airport for direct international connections.

Pinos del Valle: Pinos del Valle is a quiet village, divided into the Barrio Alto (upper quarter) and Barrio Bajo (lower quarter), where Casa Eladio is situated close to the village square, manor house and medieval church. The village has a bank with a cash machine, a pharmacy, a bakers', several small supermarkets and three bars, all a short walk from the house. There is a larger supermarket and a more comprehensive range of shops in the town of Dúrcal, and a number of restaurants in surrounding villages, all within 15 minutes drive. Granada has two hypermarkets and major stores (such as El Corte Ingles) a short distance from the A44 motorway that skirts the western side of the city. There are also hypermarkets in Motril and Salobreña near the coast.

Granada: Granada is a fascinating, bustling city and can be reached by car in less than half an hour. Granada survived under Muslim rule until 1492 - almost 250 years after most of Spain had been conquered by the Christians. The Alhambra palace, built by the last Moorish rulers in Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries, dominates the centre and must be visited for its architecture, gardens, fountains and pools. Adjacent to the palace are the steep narrow streets of the Moorish Albaicin quarter of the city.

Skiing and Walking: Our house is about 1 hour by road from Sol y Nieve, Europe's southernmost ski resort and site of the 1996 World Championships. The resort overlooks the city of Granada and has a mixture of slopes for different abilities. English language ski lessons are available.

In the summer it is also possible to walk from the ski resort to the peak of Veleta and on to Mulhacén, the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada and in mainland Spain at 3,483 metres. Further excellent walking is available on the southern side of the range in the Alpujarra, including the GR7 long distance path. We have provided a range of large scale maps and walking guides in the house. We may be able to arrange escorted walking trips on request.

Owner

Alison or Ian

Member Since 2004

Premier Partner

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Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within a few hours

Speaks:

English, French, Spanish, Japanese

Calendar last updated:

Aug 14, 2018

Amenities

Internet

Swimming pool

Accessible

Heater

Children Welcome

Parking

TV

No Smoking

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

1st floor

1 double

1st floor

2 twin/ single

Ground floor

1 double

All bedrooms have bedside tables, reading lamps, clothes drawers and hanging space. Bedding comprises cotton sheets and luxurious down and feather duvets. We can provide two weights of duvet to suit individual preference and the season

4.5 tog (summer) and 10.5 tog (winter).

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

1st floor

toilet, combination tub/shower

Ground floor

toilet, shower

Location Type

Mountain

Rural

Village

Theme

Away From It All

Historic

Tourist Attractions

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Wood Stove

There is a wood burning stove in the living room. Wood is not provided but can be purchased cheaply from local petrol filling stations.

Heating

Background heating is provided by oil-filled radiators and convection heaters.

Washing Machine

There is a laundry room with a washing machine on the roof terrace
Also a clothes drying rack and washing line
Ironing board and iron

Parking

PInos is a mountain village with narrow streets and some steep hills. Street parking is available about 100 metres from the house. You can stop about 25 metres away for unloading

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Linens Provided

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Laundry Soap

Local Maps

Toilet Paper

Living Room

Comfortable sofa and two armchairs
Small coffee table
TV and DVD player

Kitchen

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Freezer

Stove

Oven

Grill

4 Ring Stove

Cooking Utensils

Coffee Maker

Pantry Items

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Large dining table and 8 chairs.

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Spanish channels only.

Radio

Stereo

CD Player

Audio Tape Player

DVD Player

Books

Books for Adults

Games

Outside

Terrace

Balcony

There is a small balcony off the living room.
There is a large roof terrace at the top.

Outdoor Grill

Patio

Deck / Patio

Patio/terrace has an outside table and six chairs.
Two pool recliners.
Barbecue.

Suitability

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa

Private Pool

The pool is for your exclusive use
You may be visible to neighbours at the end furthest from the house
5m long and 3m wide. Depth 1m to 2m.
Pool open from Easter to the end of October

Leisure Activities

walking

horseback riding

sight seeing

scenic drives

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

swimming

tennis

cycling

skiing

golf

mountain biking

hiking

mountain climbing

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

11 Reviews

Excellent4.7/5

1 - 6 of 11

A comfortable house in a very peaceful setting

5/5

Stayed Jan 2018

Henny M.

We had a very enjoyable stay in this house. It was a good base to visit Granada and the Sierra Nevada as well as the surrounding area. If we're ever in the area again we will be back!

Submitted Feb 8, 2018

spacious and modern yet traditional.

4/5

Stayed Feb 2016

Sarah K.

The house was comfortable and warm with the woodburner lit,plenty of space and storage. A toaster would have been useful. Nice and clean. Upstairs double bed comfy.but two singles sagging and difficult to get out of! Pillows generally were inadequate, getting a hot shower was difficult,and not very hot,! Would have been good for caretaker to call by. Cooking facilities excellent.tvdvd excellent. Perhaps a nicer cover on the pool as it was the major outlook when dining or on the terrace. Overall:good,little improvements would make a big difference.good value for the money.Proprty was as described.very private and quiet. My main reason forvstaying was to climb in the Sierra Nevada.About an hour away. Good local shops and not too far from the town of Motril for a greater choice.

Submitted Mar 30, 2016

Lovely village house in the mountains

5/5

Stayed Jul 2015

Jason L.

A really lovely property in the middle of a mountain village. Well appointed, with a nice small pool and plenty of indoor space. Two terraces, and plenty of space around the pool. An excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area, and would definitely go again.

Casa Eladio

5/5

Stayed Oct 2011

louise lemoine

This is our second visit to this lovely traditional village house. Our first trip was in March and we fell in love with the area. We took advantage of the excellent location to go skiing in the Sierra Nevada. It is close enough to spend a day skiing and then have supper in Granada on the way back. The weather was good and so we also spent a couple on the beach at Salobrena. The cooler evenings were spent cosily relaxing in front of the wood burning stove. We enjoyed the rest of our time exploring the beautiful city of Granada, walking along the local paths through orange and lemon groves and visiting other villages in the Lecrin valley. On our most recent visit we shared the house with two friends and went walking in the Alpujarras as well as finding time to relax around the well maintained pool. The house is fully equipped and situated in a friendly neighbourhood. I would recommend a stay here. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want. Couples can choose a quiet romantic holiday, families have the pool, the beaches, skiing and sightseeing. The close proximity of the Alpujarras is fantastic for anyone who likes walking. There are walks for all levels of ability and there is a wealth of information available in the house. The bread and chocolate croissants from the local bakery are delicious!

Submitted Oct 13, 2011

Casa Eladio

5/5

Stayed Jun 2009

BillserScotland

We found this house clean, comfortable & well equipped with a choice of lovely outdoor areas to relax & we made good use of the pool and barbecue. The village was charming with amazing views from the top of the lower barrio. Notes from the owner were very helpful both in terms of the house & the area. Easy Motorway access made Grenada, The Sierra Nevada's, The Alpajurra and the beach easily reachable. A lovely part of Spain to explore which we'd highly recommend.

Submitted Jun 16, 2009

1 - 6 of 11

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El Pinar, Granada, Spain

The village of Pinos del Valle is situated amongst orange, lemon, olive and almond trees overlooking Lake Beznar at the eastern end of the Lecrín Valley, itself the western extension of the Alpujarra. At an altitude of 705m, it is cooler than the coast in summer but sheltered in winter. It provides an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. The city of Granada (25 min) is home to the Moorish Alhambra palace and Seville and Córdoba can be reached in around two and a half hours. The Mediterranean coast (25 min) provides both lively resorts and quiet coves. The Sierra Nevada, snow-capped for much of the year, surround the village and can be reached easily via the spa town of Lanjarón (15 min). Órgiva (30 min) is the centre for the Alpujarra valley with its famous white villages and opportunities for walking, botany and outdoor pursuits. The mountains are also the home of Europe's most southerly ski resort, Sol y Nieve (45 min).

Availability

Rental price includes cleaning, linen, gas and electricity.
We also accept payments in pounds sterling (GBP) by bank transfer only.
We appreciate that flights are often cheaper mid-week and are flexible about arrival and departure days.